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March 17, 2025April 18, 2025 5 min read

Helping Your Child With CP Build Confidence and Independence

Growing up with cerebral palsy (CP), I always wanted to do as much as I could on my own. I knew I had physical challenges,…

March 10, 2025April 1, 2025 4 min read

Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month 2025

March is Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness, promote inclusion, and push for better research, treatment, and support. Cerebral palsy (CP) affects…

A child with cerebral palsy in a wheelchair at the dentist, smiling brightly.

February 18, 2025March 10, 2025 3 min read

Cerebral Palsy Dental Health: Common Issues and Treatments

Caring for a child’s teeth is an essential part of their overall health, but cerebral palsy dental care comes with unique challenges. Many children with…

A doctor examining a pregnant woman's abdomen during a prenatal checkup.

February 11, 2025February 18, 2025 3 min read

Can Cerebral Palsy Be Detected Before Birth?

Can Cerebral Palsy Be Detected Before Birth? Cerebral palsy (CP) cannot be diagnosed before birth, but certain risk factors may be spotted during pregnancy or…

A woman who may be the child's mother or teacher, sits in a classroom, working with a wheelchair-bound child who presumably has cerebral palsy. Both are smiling.

January 3, 2025January 17, 2025 4 min read

New Study Links Parenting Style to Cerebral Palsy Outcomes

A new study highlights how parenting styles can shape outcomes for children with cerebral palsy (CP). The beneficial parenting style is divided into four traits:…

Amie Kroessig sits at the foot of the Rocky Mtns. at a wooden picnic bench with a cold brew.

December 31, 2024January 3, 2025 4 min read

Amie’s Story: Living With Hidden or Invisible Disabilities

When discussing disabilities, it’s disheartening to see that much of the public assumes cerebral palsy is only a physical disability. If a child isn’t using…